Fingerstyle Workshop Series with Michael J. Miles
WorkshopIntermediate
Monday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Online
Go beyond the basics and learn the nuts and bolts of music.
If you can already play guitar, now it's time to get into the groove. With the guidance of our expert teaching artists, expand your skills and repertoire to open the wide world of guitar beyond the basics.
For intermediate players and beyond, open to students who have completed the Guitar 2 level and above. (If you're not sure where your skills fit in, visit our placement quiz.)
We suggest all guitar students consider starting with Guitar Fingerboard Theory, if you want to work on lead guitar or eventually write your own songs. It's a great primer into a wider world of musicianship.
Monday with Michael Miles
75 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Online
Monday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
An hour long lab to make you “badder”
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday or Saturday with Dan Fulkerson or Randy Morris
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
This class is highly recommended for all guitar students. Make it a point to enroll at some point in your musical journey.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Ed Holstein
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
The one and only legendary folk icon, Ed Holstein holds court for acoustic guitarists.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Julia Storke
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Grab that guitar and sing and play with others.
Location: Lincoln Park - Armitage Ave
Thursday with Steve Dawson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Learn to make your pick dance on the strings.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Steve Hutchins
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Learn lead and comping techniques of the major players of the Chicago blues style.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
This class alternates every session with Blues Fingerstyle 1. Mark your calendar and be sure to sign up next session.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Monday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Explore different aspects of Acoustic Blues a different decade each session.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Jacob Sweet
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
This class is a hybrid offering - students may attend either in person or by Zoom.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Thursday with Randy Morris
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Develop a songbag of solo accompaniments and instrumentals in a variety of styles.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday or Saturday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Jazz guitar mastery is a lifelong journey and we invite you to repeat level as much as necessary before moving on to Jazz Guitar 2.
Location: Online or Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Wednesday with Tony do Rosario
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
An ongoing class in the advanced study of Jazz for the guitarist.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Eric Singh with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Saturday with Paul Kaye
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Continue working on the music of great traditional blues artists.
Location: Online
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Eric Singh with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Tuesday with John Mead
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Harlan Terson
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Online
Sunday with Jimmy Tomasello
90 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($23 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Eric Singh with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Eric Singh with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Eric Singh with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Saturday with Harlan Terson
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
Sunday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($28 members)
Your fingers and favorite songs will thank you!
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Sunday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $30 ($28 members)
Work with single notes to reboot your style
Location: Online
Monday with Chris Walz
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Approach fingerpicking online and in person with music from a true master of the form.
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
If you would like to be contacted when this class runs again, please email Program Manager Eric Singh with your contact information.
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Thursday with Charles Kim
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Monday with Nikki O'Neill
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Donna Herula
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Tuesday with Barbara Silverman
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
Monday with Alicia Lees
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Dan Fulkerson
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
Five notes with endless possibilities
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Dan Fulkerson
110 minutes · Once a week for 1 week · $25 ($24 members)
like it's older younger brother only five notes with endless expression
Location: Lincoln Square - Lincoln Ave Campus
Saturday with Tommi Zender
80 minutes · Once a week for 8 weeks · $248 ($228 members)
Location: Online
Our private lessons like our group classes run in 8-week sessions, however, you can begin private lessons during any week in the session. Please call our customer service folks at 773.728.6000 to register as private lesson availability is based upon individual teacher schedules.
Lessons are scheduled weekly, for 30, 45 or 60 minutes, and are available every day of the week at our Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park locations. Our experienced and professional faculty will work with you to develop an individualized program that helps you achieve your musical goals.
Stop in at either location or call the front desk at 773.728.6000 to register.
$346 for 30 minutes ($336 for members)
$495 for 45 minutes ($480 for members)
$635 for 60 minutes ($615 for members)
8-week lessons: 06/23/2025 – 08/17/2025
Monday 05/19/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 06/02/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 06/04/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 09/01/2025 – 10/26/2025
Monday 07/14/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 07/28/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 07/30/25: Open registration
8-week lessons: 10/27/2025 – 12/21/2025
Monday 09/22/25: Re-registration for current students begins
Monday 10/06/25: Transfer registration
Wednesday 10/08/25: Open registration
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Anonymous
James G. Hart Foundation
Geraldine Keefe
Negaunee Foundation
Rob and Karen Ospalik
Tomford and Grossman Family